School Curriculum and General issues
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Babies Topic
by Guest- 6 replies
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Hi there, Anybody got any ideas for a topic that i have never covered before BABIES? this is for a reception class. any good books that i could use as a basis? or websites where i could get any ideas?
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Handa's Surprise
by Guest- 4 replies
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Anyone know where I can get pictures (to download if possible) of Handa and the fruits and animals from the book "Handa's Surprise"? Thanks Wendi
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Reception/year 1 Classes
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As I search through the job pages and other forums I notice that there are an increasing number of schools asking for teachers of a year R/year 1 mixed class. What does anyone here think about this? Anyone here teach in one and how do you go about doing FS and NC stuff? I was tempted to go for such a job, but then decided against it, as I didn't think I'd be able to give the children what they deserved. Just thought I'd ask what people thought or have experienced on this topic!
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Hi I have a boy in my new class who has learnt letterland in his previous setting. He recognises at least 10 letters by their letterland name. Does letterland have any phonic basis? Only 1 other boy has any phonic knowledge. A few others know a few letter names and may recognise letters as 'my name'. I have never understood the logic of letterland, in fact was instrumental in moving away from it when I joined my school several years ago SO does anyone know how I can expect this boy to react to jolly phonics, is he basically a non starter with phonics, as the majority, or will I need to beware of causing confusion?
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Help!
by Guest- 2 replies
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its my first work placement at a nursery setting and i need ideas for short term topics. my minds gone blank!! Any ideas??Does anyone also fancy been a sorta mail pal wi me for friendship and guidance through the profession. please help guys ive done reception, year 1 + 2 but not nursery aaarrrrggggh!!!!
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Help
by Guest- 2 replies
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Hi everyone. There are some great posts here! I'm a Reception teacher and have an interview for a Foundation Stage team leader next week Anyone got any good advice or ideas for topics to swot up on ? Thanx in advance Wendi
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Training
by Guest- 12 replies
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I would like to know whether other people have the same problem as me with professional development courses in the Foundation Stage. In our LEA we have to attend 4 days of Early Years courses per year but I find that the courses run are mainly aimed at Private nurseries, TAs or playgroups and are an insult to the intelligence of a qualified teacher (sorry nurseries, TAs and playgroups) The last one I went to on Emergent writing asked us to write down the 6 areas of learning in the ELGs and most are just to read through pieces of paper which would take us approxiamtely 10 minutes if left to our own devices.
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When To Introduce Jolly Phonics?
by Guest- 21 replies
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I'm starting as an NQT in reception in September and am after some jolly phonics advice - mainly when do you start to introduce it? We've had the lectures at uni and I've asked advice from a number of reception teachers but everyone has different opinions - varying from the second week to after half term. Please give me some advice! Thanks in advance. Annette OH yeah, they all start within the first week of september.
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New Curriculum For Y1
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Hi, After, a rather long day at uni on wednesday, in the module route specific - foundation, our lecturer briefly mentioned that there are to be radical changes to the year 1 curriculum. After a brief disscussion on this, yes the concept of this (making it more play based instead of structured teaching) is one that i personally would like with open arms. However does anyone know more about the content of it and when its comming into force? Jo
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Good News Re:play For Y1
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After spending most of the last two terms planning to make Year 1 a transition year from FS to KS1, I found out today that the LEA wants to meet with me to talk about funding us to run as a pilot scheme for them! At last someone with a bit of nonce seems to have taken notice and not a moment too soon! Sorry to go on about this but I'm just so pleased I'm finally going to be able to have a goat making a difference - I don't think the fact that it will probably come with a pile of extra paperwork has sunk in yet - I had to tell someone who would appreciate it
